A Night of Collisions Begins (Image Credits: Pixabay)
Chesterfield, Michigan – Eminem’s former wife Kim Scott encountered police in a disoriented state after two crashes on February 16, with bodycam video now detailing her puzzling responses during the DUI investigation.[1][2]
A Night of Collisions Begins
Kim Scott, 51, departed her home around 8 p.m. with her teenage son Parker and three of his friends for a shopping trip. Soon after, she struck a parked vehicle on her street but continued driving without stopping.[3] She then returned to her residence and rammed her white Range Rover into the closed garage door, partially caving it in.[2]
A neighbor witnessed the events and summoned authorities from the Chesterfield Police Department. Officers arrived to find Scott outside her property, dressed in a tank top and jeans, appearing unsteady.[1] The damaged SUV sat with a smashed passenger-side headlight and broken bumper.
Tense Exchanges on Bodycam
Bodycam recordings showed Scott denying recent alcohol consumption when questioned. She attributed the first impact to a swerving blue car and a pickup truck suddenly appearing, claiming the screaming children in the vehicle distracted her.[2] Later footage captured her confusion upon learning her Range Rover faced impoundment. “Why is my Range Rover in the garage?” she asked an officer, who replied that the vehicle had been involved in a crime: operating while intoxicated and hit-and-run.[1]
Throughout the interaction, Scott requested that police notify her family. She eventually acknowledged one drink from one to three hours earlier but maintained she had not used narcotics.[4] Officers handcuffed her without incident after observing her impaired demeanor.
Failed Test and Key Discoveries
Scott submitted to a preliminary breath test, which she failed, confirming officers’ suspicions. A search of the Range Rover uncovered bottles of soda mixed with alcohol, further evidencing intoxication.[1]
- Initial denial of drinking during roadside questioning.
- Admission of a drink hours prior after crash evidence presented.
- Spiked soda bottles found inside the SUV.
- Request to contact family amid handcuffing.
- Explanation blaming distractions from passengers.
These moments, preserved on multiple bodycam clips, highlighted the progression from crash response to formal arrest.[2]
Facing Misdemeanor Charges
Authorities charged Scott with two misdemeanors: operating a vehicle while intoxicated and failure to stop or identify after causing property damage. She received medical attention at a hospital for crash-related injuries and was discharged the following morning.[3]
Her attorney expressed unawareness of any arrest warrant and indicated willingness to address legal proceedings. The case drew attention due to Scott’s past association with rapper Eminem, with whom she shares a daughter and a complex marital history.[2]
Key Takeaways
- Scott crashed into a parked car and her garage without initially stopping.
- Bodycam showed failed breath test and alcohol-spiked drinks in her vehicle.
- She now confronts misdemeanor DUI and hit-and-run charges in Michigan.
This incident underscores the perils of impaired driving, even on familiar roads. What are your thoughts on the bodycam revelations? Share in the comments below.
